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Netherfield Prep: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice by Elizabeth Stevens
gracechristensenn's review against another edition
4.0
I consider myself somewhat of an expert on Pride and Prejudice retellings/adaptations and let me tell you, this is a good one.
I loved that the characters felt like they were inspired by the originals but weren’t carbon copies. They had their own quirks and personalities but they had the same inherent prides and prejudices as the original characters.
I also love that the author kept all the important plot points of the original storyline. It seems like whenever I read a P&P retelling they always leave something out. This one didn’t though. It did the story justice while having it’s own things to add.
I will say, this story is 100% written about teens for teens so keep that in mind. They’re kids and they sometimes act like it. It isn’t necessarily some major love story like some retellings I’ve read, but it’s adorable and comforting and it made me happy to read.
I loved that the characters felt like they were inspired by the originals but weren’t carbon copies. They had their own quirks and personalities but they had the same inherent prides and prejudices as the original characters.
I also love that the author kept all the important plot points of the original storyline. It seems like whenever I read a P&P retelling they always leave something out. This one didn’t though. It did the story justice while having it’s own things to add.
I will say, this story is 100% written about teens for teens so keep that in mind. They’re kids and they sometimes act like it. It isn’t necessarily some major love story like some retellings I’ve read, but it’s adorable and comforting and it made me happy to read.
aryelweasley's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
It's a Pride and Prejudice retelling, so right there I'm pretty well hooked. Stevens did a good job of adapting a classic to a modern-day boarding school, most of her alterations were quite believable and worked well.
I loved that the novel was written from dual perspectives, getting insight into how Austin was perceiving the entire experience was great.
It's a Pride and Prejudice retelling, so right there I'm pretty well hooked. Stevens did a good job of adapting a classic to a modern-day boarding school, most of her alterations were quite believable and worked well.
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I would have liked to see more Charlie, I did not love the fact that she made EVERYONE fall for Lily, and there were several points in the novel where too much was taken near verbatim from the original which did not mesh well at all with the normally slang speaking teenagers. The twist of Lily having money felt thrown in haphazardly, it was never really addressed with anyone other than Cass. I would have expected it to come up with Austin at some point.I loved that the novel was written from dual perspectives, getting insight into how Austin was perceiving the entire experience was great.
catyrose's review against another edition
4.0
I had been in a reading slump when I stared this book, and it had been taking me weeks to finish books that would normally take 2-3 days. When I started this book though, I couldn’t put it down. I was obsessed right from the start.
I am not new to an Elizabeth Stevens book, and I am always pleasantly happy with how different all of her books are. In this one, I found myself drawn to Lily. Her personality fit me to at T, and I just read the book as if I was her.
Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, or I thought the book was almost over, I turned the page and something else happened that kept the book going and alive.
8/10 would read again.
I am not new to an Elizabeth Stevens book, and I am always pleasantly happy with how different all of her books are. In this one, I found myself drawn to Lily. Her personality fit me to at T, and I just read the book as if I was her.
Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, or I thought the book was almost over, I turned the page and something else happened that kept the book going and alive.
8/10 would read again.
kristin's review
3.0
I would like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in return for an honest review.
The setting for this P&P update is very clever, all of the main characters are at a boarding school together. The style of writing is engaging and very funny at times. The alternating pov's give an extra dimension to the story telling.
I'm less impressed with how closely it sticks to the original, some of the events and language used don't really fit the modern setting.
The setting for this P&P update is very clever, all of the main characters are at a boarding school together. The style of writing is engaging and very funny at times. The alternating pov's give an extra dimension to the story telling.
I'm less impressed with how closely it sticks to the original, some of the events and language used don't really fit the modern setting.
booksteacupnreviews's review
4.0
3.5 stars --(Note: I received a copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to author. I am glad I got a chance to read this book.)
Netherfield Prep is modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice.
Character Identification: Austin- Mr. Darcy; Lily- Elizabeth; Jackson (Jax)- Mr. Bingley; Anne- Jane; Kate and Gemma- Lydia and Kitty; Anders- Wickham
Lily, after her mother’s death, joins Netherfield boarding school with her step-sisters, Gemma and Kate. On the first day of the school she meets ‘the famous’ Cooper twins- Austin (as everyone knows proud and conservative) and Jax (sweet and friendly). And as they say ‘first impression is last impression’, poor Austin gets the worst. Jax falls for Lily’s roommate Anne, while Lily and Austin are like -- well you know how they were like in 'Pride &Prejudice'- Austin tries to separate Jax and Anne, Lily very badly insults him all the time, Austin falls for her and tries to make everything right and then happily ever after. I just wrote almost whole story very boringly but trust me, you will like to read it in this book.
Though all characters, their nature and theme of the story were same to original one, this book was funny, light-hearted, and so lovely. I loved to read it more than pride & prejudice. Reading the story from the POV of both Lily and Austin was different and interesting. I liked the way name of places from the original one used in this book. Brotherly bond of Austin and Jax was awesome. Jax and Anne’s relationship was cute. Sarcastic and not-so=mannerly nature of Lily was all this book required to be liked. Exciting football match in the book was something new and refreshing, I loved that part. The way both boys proposed their girls was very romantic. End of the book was really sweet.
In short, this was lighter and funny version of the old, heavy, royal, mannerly, and serious pride & prejudice. This is ‘Pride & Prejudice’ story for younger generation.
Netherfield Prep is modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice.
Character Identification: Austin- Mr. Darcy; Lily- Elizabeth; Jackson (Jax)- Mr. Bingley; Anne- Jane; Kate and Gemma- Lydia and Kitty; Anders- Wickham
Lily, after her mother’s death, joins Netherfield boarding school with her step-sisters, Gemma and Kate. On the first day of the school she meets ‘the famous’ Cooper twins- Austin (as everyone knows proud and conservative) and Jax (sweet and friendly). And as they say ‘first impression is last impression’, poor Austin gets the worst. Jax falls for Lily’s roommate Anne, while Lily and Austin are like -- well you know how they were like in 'Pride &Prejudice'- Austin tries to separate Jax and Anne, Lily very badly insults him all the time, Austin falls for her and tries to make everything right and then happily ever after. I just wrote almost whole story very boringly but trust me, you will like to read it in this book.
Though all characters, their nature and theme of the story were same to original one, this book was funny, light-hearted, and so lovely. I loved to read it more than pride & prejudice. Reading the story from the POV of both Lily and Austin was different and interesting. I liked the way name of places from the original one used in this book. Brotherly bond of Austin and Jax was awesome. Jax and Anne’s relationship was cute. Sarcastic and not-so=mannerly nature of Lily was all this book required to be liked. Exciting football match in the book was something new and refreshing, I loved that part. The way both boys proposed their girls was very romantic. End of the book was really sweet.
In short, this was lighter and funny version of the old, heavy, royal, mannerly, and serious pride & prejudice. This is ‘Pride & Prejudice’ story for younger generation.
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